“…Starches from roots/tubers (Nwokocha, Aviara, Senan, & Williams, 2009;O'Hair, 1990;Peroni & Rocha, 2006;Tetchi, Rolland-Sabate, N'guessan Amani, & Colonna, 2007) and seeds/grains (Baik & Jackowski, 2004;Lorenz, 1976) have been extensively studied and have application in processed food products. The search for novel starches has resulted in recent focus on fruit starches (Adewusi, Udio, & Osuntogun, 1995;Fuke & Matsuoka, 1984;Goni, Escribano, & Meridio, 2008;Harshe & Bhagwat, 2006;Kayisu, Hood, & van Soest, 1981;Ketiku, 1973;Kwok et al, 2006;Loos, Hood, & Graham, 1981).…”